Employment

Job Title: Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Employer: Marycrest Manor
Position Type: Full-Time and/or Part-Time

Mission Statement:
To stand in the presence of the Living God, and with Mary, make known to the world the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Purpose:
The purpose of your job is to provide direct and indirect resident care, especially activities of daily living as described, but not limited to personal care, comfort, maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Certified by the State of California for Long-Term Care facilities as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) active at time of hire.
• Current CPR certification.

Job Functions:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) according to resident’s individual care plan
• Take and record vital signs, weights and Input and Output accurately
• Communicate regularly during shift to Licensed Nurse regarding the medical, psycho-social and spiritual status of each resident in assigned group
• Report changes of condition to Licensed Nurse immediately upon observation.

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Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Employer: Marycrest Manor
Position Type: Per Diem

Mission Statement:
To stand in the presence of the Living God, and with Mary, make known to the world the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Purpose:
The primary purpose of your job is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by resident care assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services or Resident Care Supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Current licensure from the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners
• Current CPR Certificate and Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate
• Current in IV Therapy Certificate within three (3) months of hire.

Job Functions:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor / provide total resident care
• Participate in the development of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care for each resident in assigned group on a monthly basis
• Implement plan of care for the resident based on assessments, written care plan and goals established by the Inter-disciplinary Care Team
• Assess the resident’s condition and nursing needs and implement appropriate action throughout entire shift
• Monitor resident outcomes, take action according to licensed scope of practice and report findings to RN as required by policy, regulation or when outcome requires intervention beyond licensed scope of practice
• Document resident status in medical record including progress notes, communication logs and care plans in a clear and pertinent manner within the shift in which status changes are noted
• Notify MD of changes in resident’s condition and completely carry out physician orders accurately and in compliance with time frame indicated on orders, care plan or dictated by resident needs.

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Job Title: Registered Nurse
Employer: Marycrest Manor
Position Type: Full Time

Mission Statement:
To stand in the presence of the Living God, and with Mary, make known to the world the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Purpose:
Responsible for the delivery of resident care through the nursing process of assessment, plans, implementation and evaluation. Directs nursing care in accordance with the policies and procedures of our organization. Ensures continuity of care by providing direct care and in supervising LVNs and CNAs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
• Current CPR Certificate and Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate
• Minimum one year clinical experience
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently in a manner that can be clearly understood by others
• Complete 30 hours of continuing education every two years (minimum of 10 units in any given year)

Job Functions:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.  However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orient and mentor new staff.
• Educate residents and their support group in a manner that respects their dignity and includes them in care decisions.
• Assess residents’ condition and provide necessary intervention upon admission, quarterly and when a change in condition occurs.
• Document all pertinent resident information and changes in communication logs, medical record, care plan, and MDS on a daily basis.
• Initiate and lead resident care conferences updating plan of care if needed.
• Participate in nursing meetings and Performance Improvement plan.
• Other duties requested by Director Of Nursing.
• Perform technical and manual procedures including the administration of medication and clinical treatments according to physician orders and established standards set by Santa Teresita policy and quality practices within RN scope of practice.
• Serve as resource for LVNs and CNAs; assist LVNs and CNAs with medication and procedures per RN scope of practice.
• Respond to emergency situations according to policy and procedure, assuming a leadership role in these situations.
• May be designated to make rounds on all nursing units to assess for changes of condition, care planning, and document problems identified with appropriate follow-up for their shift.
• Review resident medical records in conjunction with Director of Nursing to assure that all psychotropic medications have appropriate informed consents and informed choice forms completed and the behaviors and medications are clearly documented in the care plan.
• Review monthly pharmacy consultant reports and assists the nursing staff to assure that all areas of concern are addressed and completed as indicated.
• May be asked to take a nursing station assignment if needed.
• May be designated to assist if needed with staff schedule in order to find replacement coverage including staff skill assessment and placement of staff on daily assignment sheet.
• Promote staff performance through education, acknowledgement, and recognizing effective performance; document counseling when needed for adverse performance.

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